As I sit here on my couch, in my comfortable home, there are
thousands living in tents and shanties in Haiti on this very night. But this isn’t like any other night. Tonight there is a hurricane headed for
Haiti. I am picturing mama’s sitting in
tents in the dark of night trying to comfort their babies. Children in fear of the noises outside but
not fully understanding what is yet to come.
Orphanages with children huddled together and clinging to each other for
comfort. We received word that the winds
and rain have started. We are praying
for a slow and steady rain that will nourish the land and soak into the soil
but not cause extreme flooding.
What you may not know is that we believe God has directed us
to Haiti to adopt our child. Somewhere
in that beautiful country is our child!
But through all of this I keep wondering, where is our child
tonight? Where are they? Are they in a tent holding onto their
mother? Is someone comforting them? Maybe they are sleeping peacefully in their
crib in an orphanage while their caregiver is praying over all the
children. Our comfort lies in the fact
that our Heavenly Father knows. He knows
where they are and He is still in control! He knows even the hairs on their
head and He will protect them this night even when we cannot.
So, as we go to bed tonight my heart is torn between concerns
for those we love in a country we love and comfort knowing that my God is
bigger than this storm. God, please wrap your arms around our little one
tonight and hold them close like only you can!
